Second Chance Animal Rescue was a successful recipient of the third round of the State Government’s Pet Desexing and Equine Rehabilitation grants.
The organisation was granted $75,000 in the latest round and aim to present a series of free ‘desexathon’ days, with a goal of desexing 340 cats.
The new round of grants includes $5000 to support councils and not-for-profits to deliver free or low-cost desexing programs for cats and dogs, as well as $330,000 to organisations that rescue and rehome horses.
Minister for Agriculture Ros Spence, who visited Second Chance Animal Rescue in Craigieburn to announce the grants earlier this month, opened applications for round 11 of the program – providing grants of up to $200,000 to help animal shelters, community foster care networks, expand or upgrade their equipment or services.
Eligible organisations can now apply for funding for projects that support companion animals such as rabbits, caged birds and ‘pocket pets’, in addition to cats and dogs.
Ms Spence said the grants would enhance animal welfare and keep essential services accessible to all Victorians.
“These grants will alleviate the pressure on animal shelters while ensuring our companion animals and owners have access to affordable services,” she said.
Applications for round 11 of grants are open until December 9.
To apply, visit animalwelfare.vic.gov.au.
